From his early days in Bristol to finding rugby and getting selected for England, here is Ellis Genge’s story in his own words…
8 times Ellis Genge proved he was a legend
1) When he smashed through a whole South African school
Here is some rare footage of a young Genge showing why the England and Leicester Tigers prop was given the nickname ‘baby rhino’.
Ellis Genge sitting down a South African school when he was @HartpuryRFC Will he make the England squad to face France? #sixnations pic.twitter.com/nKteq4ZmI8
— Fantasy Rugby UK (@gatlandsquad) February 1, 2017
2) When he made a young fans day
A young lad who has been struggling in school was the recipient of Genge’s jersey post-match after the England prop had been swapping messages and supporting him online.
Ellis Genge = Good egg.
A young lad who has been struggling in school was the recipient of Genge’s jersey post match after the England prop had been swapping messages and supporting him online. #Classy @englandrugby pic.twitter.com/SxyLfblN2g
— Sky Sports Rugby Union (@SkySportsRugby) September 6, 2019